Kutaisi to Mestia transfer
The Kutaisi to Mestia transfer is 210 km, about 4 h 30 min: west to Zugdidi, then up the Enguri gorge past the Enguri dam, one of the world's highest arch dams, and Khaishi into Upper Svaneti. It is a winding mountain road that can be slowed by rockfalls after heavy rain or snow, so this route is driven only in a 4x4, all year. Good stops are the Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi, the dam and Khaishi; each planned stop includes up to 60 minutes of waiting. You see the driver, car and reviews before you book, and the price is per car, fixed up front.
A fixed price for the whole vehicle, with a named driver and car confirmed before you travel. The driving time shown excludes stops, traffic and weather — add your own stops: the price changes only with the extra distance.
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When you get to Mestia
- Ushguli
- Mount Ushba
- Tetnuldi
What is included
Fixed price
Agreed before you travel. It does not change afterwards unless you change the trip.
The whole vehicle
The price is per car, not per person.
Stops included
Adding a stop is free: the price changes only with the extra distance. Each planned stop includes up to 60 minutes of waiting.
A named driver
You see the driver, the car and the languages they speak before you choose.
Verified documents
The driver's ID, licence and vehicle registration are checked and must be valid on your travel date.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Flexible cancellation terms — the details are in the cancellation policy.
Child seats: free, on request when you book
Which car to take
4x4 cars only
- Sedan · economy · from 455 ₾
- SUV · from 555 ₾
- Minivan · from 775 ₾
Paved, but long and steep. Choose a car that is still comfortable after four hours.
4x4 needed all year.
Questions about the Kutaisi to Mestia transfer
- How long is the drive from Kutaisi to Mestia?
- About 4 h 30 min for 210 km, not counting stops, traffic or weather.
- Is the price per person or per car?
- Per car, from 455 ₾ for the whole vehicle, fixed before you travel.
- Can I stop on the way from Kutaisi to Mestia?
- Yes. Add stops when you book. Adding a stop is free: the price changes only with any extra distance, and each planned stop includes up to 60 minutes of waiting.
- Do I need a 4x4?
- Yes, all year round: this road needs a 4x4.
- Can I cancel?
- Free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. The full terms are in the cancellation policy.
